Catholics in the Crosshairs of Big Tech?: Recent Cluster of Cases of De Facto Online Censorship Raises Concerns
Lack of transparency from platforms makes intentional suppression an open question.
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Censorship Alarm Propels Catholic Book on ‘Toxic Feminism’ to Top of Amazon’s Feminist Theory List
Whether or not Carrie Gress’ The Anti-Mary Exposed was the target of intentional censorship, the swift response from Catholics underscores concerns over Big Tech’s power in the public square.
Biden’s Blue America and Toxic Femininity (Feb. 6)
Two weeks removed from the inaugural address of President Biden, Americans — especially many Catholics — are looking back and questioning the appeal for unity from our new president. This week on Register Radio, we talk to Register contributor Professor Gerry Bradley about what he calls “President Joe Biden’s Blue America.” And then, we are joined by author Carrie Gress and her book The Anti-Mary Exposed: Rescuing the Culture from Toxic Femininity. Is her book being censored by Big Tech?
Fate of Twitter Competitor Parler Stirs Applause and Fear
After the U.S. Capitol riot Jan. 6, Twitter and Facebook barred President Donald Trump from their platforms. Apple and Google then banished Parler from their app stores, sparking debate over the tech giants’ outsized role in U.S. politics and stirring fears of a further crackdown on free speech.
Big Tech Is Not Our Friend
We made a major mistake by abandoning blogs and websites for Facebook and Twitter. It’s time to return.
Big Tech’s Big Bias: Religious Conservatives Face ‘Scary Pattern’ of Censorship
Facebook and Twitter draw scrutiny over blocked content that curbs free speech and calls for government regulation over the platforms.
New York Post Editor Sohrab Ahmari: Big Tech Censorship Should Concern Catholics
The Catholic commentator spoke with the Register about Facebook and Twitter’s clampdown on his newspaper’s reporting about Joe Biden’s son Hunter, relevant to the presidential election.
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Banning Books and Burning Heretics
Free speech protects freedom, and free speech can only exist if we agree to love our enemies.
Livestream of Papal Mass on Chinese Social Media Raises Censorship Questions
Vatican News released a video on May 20 showing Catholics in China gathered around smartphones and computer monitors placed on home altars or inside of churches praying with Pope Francis’ livestreamed liturgies.
